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Poll indicates many back public option, insurance mandate

Poll finds majorities support two key, controversial points in health reform: As Democratic congressional leaders and White House officials work to shape health care bills that will go to the House and Senate floors, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows that support for a government-run health plan to compete with private insurers has rebounded from its summertime lows and now wins clear majority support from the public. Americans remain sharply divided about both the overall health care package and President Obama's leadership on the issue, reflecting the intense partisan battle that has raged for months over the administration's top legislative priority. But majorities now back two key and controversial provisions: both the so-called public option and a new mandate requiring all Americans to carry health insurance.

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Gun-Toting Soccer Mom Meleanie Hain Shot Dead

Meleanie Hain, the soccer mom who gained national attention for openly carrying a loaded gun to her 5-year-old daughter’s game, was found shot dead along with her husband Scott Hain.

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U.S. "stumbling block" in U.N. climate talks – Mexico

The United States came under pressure to show leadership in U.N. climate talks on Wednesday with Mexico saying its neighbour is a stumbling block in efforts to try to craft a tough global climate agreement by December.

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House approves limits on executive pay

WASHINGTON — The House approved a measure Friday that would put new constraints on executive pay, capitalizing on populist outrage over multimillion-dollar bonuses to Wall Street executives whose companies were bailed out by taxpayers.

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House approves limits on executive pay

Grand Canyon uranium mining halted

WASHINGTON – Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will announce Monday that his department is temporarily barring the filing of new uranium mining claims on about 1 million acres near the Grand Canyon, an Obama administration official said. The land is being “segregated” for two years so that the department can study whether it should be permanently withdrawn from mining activity, said the official, who requested anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

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